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Up on the Downs Up on the Downs Up on the Downs

Up on the Downs

4.1 · 7 reviews

Fordingbridge

Summerlands Camping, College Farm

Sun 20th March 2022

Starting at 10:00

3 races

£16.00 - £30.00

Organiser's Description

Now heading for it's 3rd year, 'Up on the Downs' has a slight change of venue to College Farm, but we still access the same wonderful trails, that are truly up on the downs, offering wonderful views in all directions.

The terrain is gently undulating, with a couple of good hills just to remind you it’s not all plain sailing! We have HM, 10k and a 5k on offer. Elevation is 53, 122 and 300m respectively.

Aid stations will be provided with drinks and snacks, there will also be medical cover, and of course the event is fully insured.

We welcome walkers who may just wish to enjoy the scenery and are very much hoping that first timers decide to give it a go at what will no doubt be a friendly and inspiring event.

Finishers will all receive a fabulous medal, and we have trophies for the first 3 ladies and men in all race categories.

NB - This will be a cupless event, and runners will need to bring a suitable receptacle with them.

Races

  • Half Marathon

    £30.00

    Circular Trail Race With an Elevation of 300m.

    CLOSED

  • 10 Km

    £23.00

    Circular Trail Race With 122m of Elivation.

    CLOSED

  • 5k

    £16.00

    Circular Trail Race 53m of Elevation.

    CLOSED

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  • Half Marathon

    £30.00

    Circular Trail Race With an Elevation of 300m.

    CLOSED

  • 10 Km

    £23.00

    Circular Trail Race With 122m of Elivation.

    CLOSED

  • 5k

    £16.00

    Circular Trail Race 53m of Elevation.

    CLOSED

What's Included

Our events are small scale and very friendly. Runners will get a great medal and the top 3 in each race (M&F) get a trophy. Well stocked aid stations are strategically places around the route, which is both varied and well marked. At the end tea and homemade cake await.

How to Get There

The venue is a quick taxi ride from Salisbury if you are coming by train.
For those driving, we will have signage out, but the venue is very easy to find just off the A354 Salisbury to Blandford road. Post code is SP5 4LP.

Parking

A large grass carpark is available right at the race HQ.

Location

Summerlands Camping, College Farm SP5 4LP.

The venue is easily found just off the A354 south west of the village Coombe Bissett, 5 miles beyond Salisbury.

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Course Details

All courses head out over a very unspoilt countryside offering wonderful views. You will pass through quaint villages, ancient woodland and wide open farmland.

Our 5k race is designed to offer non-runners and recent starters to trail running a chance to try this fabulous sport. It's also open to children of 12 and over under UK AA guidelines, so fun for the whole family!

The 10k and half marathon courses take runners on varied courses starting and finishing at College Farm. The routes are 95% trail, taking in a variety of terrain over unspoilt farmland, footpaths and bridleways.

FAQs

  • Can I bring my dog?

    Dogs are welcome on the 5k route, but must be kept under control at all times.

  • What time is registration?

    8am

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Reviews

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4.1

7 reviews

VH
Victoria

·2 years ago

A challenging trail run.. This was a great trail run, mud and water adding to the challenge. Very friendly atmosphere throughout. The added mile or so in the half really pushed me as a runner and I loved it..!
RP
Rob

·2 years ago

Challenging multi-terrain run. Enjoyed the day, occasionally a few more markers would give a little more confidence that you’re still on the right route. Lots of surface water made an interesting addition to the run. No complaints at all thanks for the coffee & cake which was most welcome at the finish
JP
Jane

·2 years ago

Brilliant event. Really enjoyed the 10k route, ok it was more like 12k but I understand how difficult it is to get the exact distance going across countryside. It was such lovely countryside that it didn’t matter anyway. Well done to organisers and thank you for the coffee and cake afterwards. Definitely be looking out for the next one. 😀
JW
Jason

·2 years ago

Good friendly event. A well organised event with a friendly atmosphere. Due to bad weather leading up to the event the course was changed slightly meaning the 10k increased to 12k, that’s all part of the welcomed challenge. Well done to the organisers, and thanks for the free brews. A great way to spend a Sunday morning. I’ll be back next year.
GS
Guy

·2 years ago

brilliant challenging trail run. hills, mud, hills, streams, hills, water, puddles, hills, ponds, mud, hills then a bit extra just to make sure (and some hills) then a cup of tea and cake - my first trail run as got me hooked!
OS
Olivia

·2 years ago

Very poor. Less than a week before the run, I received an email stating that instead of it being 10k, as booked, it would now be 12k. I booked this to push myself and had been training for 10km. As I have a medical condition relating to my feet, I didn't know how the additional distance would affect them. I emailed the organiser, who completely dismissed my concerns and ignored further emails. I'm very disappointed in the organisation and will not be booking again.
Luke

·2 years ago

Fantastic event. Do it.
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